Cranberry Spinach Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

This colorful Cranberry Spinach Salad and Creamy Citrus Dressing came from my mom and was a delightful hit at our family’s Christmas celebration.

The dressing is just about perfect in my estimation–citrusy, light, yet creamy-tasting. A simple mix of baby spinach, dried cranberries, feta or goat cheese crumbles, and some toasted pecans was complemented well by the Creamy Citrus Dressing. Honestly, this is my favorite kind of salad–one that is topped with fruit, some good cheese, toasted nuts, and an interesting dressing.

I guess what I’m trying to say is that this is a darn good salad recipe that my mom passed on to me!

Spinach Cranberry Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

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• Author: Thriving Home
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 4 large salads or 8 side salads 1x

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Description

Spinach, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and toasted pecans are the perfect winter salad match for this light and delicious Creamy Citrus Dressing.

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Ingredients

Creamy Citrus Dressing:

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Spinach Cranberry Salad:

• 8 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/3 cup goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

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Instructions

Creamy Citrus Dressing:

1. Pour all ingredients in a mason jar. Close lid tightly and shake until combined. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Spinach Cranberry Salad:

1. Toss all ingredients together. Voila!